Underground Operations Lead — Safety & Coordination

Rio Tinto; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Share ownership program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rio Tinto's Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks an Underground Shift Coordinator to support safe construction, commissioning, and operation of the underground mine.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, on a 5/5/4 rotating shift roster, you will coordinate activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams, maintain daily reports, and help integrate surface and underground plans for safe, efficient execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in underground mining environments.
• Experience leading or supporting teams in operations.
• Exposure to underground development, stope mining, or underground construction.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion Rio Tinto Kennecott’s safety standards and culture.
• Ensure permits are in place and understood before work begins.
• Conduct daily inspections to support quality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate underground work activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams.
• Integrate daily plans between surface and underground operations for safe execution.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as projects progress.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, project documentation, and work records.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team leadership

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

SAP experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP or similar OPS system

Job description

Rio Tinto's Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks an Underground Shift Coordinator to support safe construction, commissioning, and operation of the underground mine.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, on a 5/5/4 rotating shift roster, you will coordinate activities across construction, operations, and contractor teams, maintain daily reports, and help integrate surface and underground plans for safe, efficient execution.